5 Church Street , Sligo

Jun 13 2025

Application Received

Aug 01 2025

Further Info. Requested

Aug 25 2025

Further Info. Received

Sep 23 2025

Decision

Sep 28 2025

Decision Due

Submitted: 13 / 06 / 2025
Sligo County Council
Application Type:
PERMISSION
Application Status:
DECISION MADE
Council Decision:
CONDITIONAL (Granted)

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Development Description:

Permission for change of use of existing vacant property from previously permitted use as a retail unit to use as a residential dwelling house and construction of part 2-storey and part single storey extension to the rear with demolition of existing rear single storey section of property, construction of new rear courtyard and rear boundary wall and all associated works

Nearby Applications:

Distance:	Received:	Decision:	Development Address:	Development Description:
290m	22/10/2025	N/A	No. 6 Teeling Street , Sligo , Co. Sligo	The overall development will consist of the change of use, refurbishment and ground floor extension of existing 3 storey No. 6 Teeling Street (a Protected Structure RPS No. 163 SE) to provide for 2 no. office units and 4 no. residential units together with the construction of 2 no. new residential blocks (4 storeys) to the rear of the site providing for 27 no. new build residential units. A total of 31 no. residential units are proposed on site (16 no. 1 bed apartment units; 11 no. 2 bed apartment units; 1 no. 2 bed duplex unit; 1 no. 2 bed maisonette unit; 1 no. 3 bed maisonette unit; and 1 no. 3 bed duplex unit). The development works will include: a) The demolition (total GFA approx. 812 sq m) of all existing 3 storey rear extensions and ancillary buildings and structures on site. b) The conservation, refurbishment, modification and extension of No. 6 Teeling Street (A Protected Structure RPS No. 163 SE) with works to include the removal of internal walls and the creation of new wall openings; refurbishment of certain historic windows and replacement of other historic windows to match existing where required; a new pedestrian entrance at Teeling Street; the replacement of the existing roof including re-slating with new natural slate; the repair of existing chimneys; and the repair and remodelling of the rear wall following the removal of extensions. The new proposals will also provide for the full remodelling of the interior of the building and the provision of a small contemporary ground floor extension to the rear to provide for 2 no. own door office units of approx. 87.5 sq m and approx. 96.5 sq m at new ground floor level. Proposals will also include the retention of historic stairs; modification of historic interiors; and change of use from commercial to residential accommodation at first and second floor levels to provide for 2 no. 2 bed units and 2 no. 3 bed units (maisonette and duplex style units). c) The development of 2 no. new residential blocks to the rear of the site (4 storeys in height), to provide for 27 no. residential apartment units in the form of 16 no. 1 bed units and 11 no. 2 bed units. Private open space is provided for these units in the form of balconies and terraces. 4 no. roof lights are provided to the eastern elevation of the new build block. d) The provision of 15 no. surface level car parking spaces (including 3 no. dedicated accessible spaces and 1 no. EV charging spaces); and 82 no. bicycle parking spaces (62	Details...
310m	16/10/2025	N/A	23 Chapel Street , Sligo , F91 AKW3	to retain as constructed extension to the rear of the house which differs to that granted under PL/24/60343 (flat roof in lieu of pitched roof and slightly larger footprint) and carry out all ancillary site development works	Details...
1km	08/10/2025	N/A	Ardaghowen Lane , Rathquarter Td. , Sligo	construct a dwelling house, connect to existing services and carry out ancillary site works	Details...
740m	03/10/2025	N/A	Department of Social Protection , College Road , Sligo	a) A new single storey energy centre comprising an internal plant room with roof mounted photovoltaic panels and associated external compound, along with a sub-station and switch room. b) 24 permanent car spaces with covered canopy incorporating photovoltaic panels (300 m²). c) Associated alterations to car parking, drainage and site works. Permission is also sought for the retention of the existing car park on a temporary basis for 10 years. The car park shall have a reduced parking capacity of 294 spaces (excluding the 24 spaces mentioned above)	Details...
610m	29/09/2025	N/A	64 St.Edwards Terrace , Sligo Town , Sligo	Permission to provide changes to fenestration, a front Porch, Internal remodelling of existing house layout and Extension to rear at both ground and first floor levels., together with all associated site works and landscaping	Details...
330m	23/09/2025	N/A	No. 7 Adelaide St. , Sligo , Co. Sligo	(a) change of use from a retail unit to a bakery, (b) retain elevational changes to side and rear of existing building, together with all ancillary site works and services	Details...
1.2km	23/09/2025	N/A	28 Doorly Park , Sligo , Sligo	(1) proposed erection of a one bed domestic end terrace house to existing terrace; (2) and all associated site works at 28 Doorly Park, Sligo, Co Sligo.	Details...
440m	17/09/2025	REFUSED	4 Abbey House , JFK Parade , Sligo	Change of use of first floor 2 bedroom apartment for use for short term letting with all associated works at 4 Abbey House, JFK Parade, Sligo	Details...
1.5km	11/09/2025	N/A	Unit 2 Duncan Island Finisklin Sligo , Unit 2 Duncan Island Finisklin Sligo , Unit 2 Duncan Island Finisklin Sligo	The Health Services Executive Capital & Estates Department North West, intend to apply for planning permission for a change of use at Unit 2, Duncan Island, Finisklin, Sligo. The development will consist of, a Change of Use from a Commercial Building to a Day Centre for people requiring support.	Details...
1.5km	04/09/2025	CONDITIONAL	Markievicz Park GAA Grounds , Cairns Road , Cornageeha Td	(1) the demolition of the existing toilet block building (2) the construction of a new building to incorporate new toilet facilities (3) all associated site works,	Details...
1.2km	03/09/2025	CONDITIONAL	Ardaghowen House , Ardaghowen Lane , Sligo	retention of a single storey double garage ancillary to residential at Ardaghowen House.	Details...
290m	28/08/2025	REFUSED	Pearse Road and Burton Street , Sligo	Planning Permission for 1. Retention of use of former car showroom as a supermarket. 2. Retention of illuminated sign. 3. Use of former service workshop and ancillary areas as a wholesale warehouse	Details...
1.4km	22/08/2025	CONDITIONAL	Cartron Village , Cartron , Sligo	for change of use from fast food restaurant to retail unit	Details...
570m	21/08/2025	CONDITIONAL	Chapel Hill , Knocknaganny , Sligo	the construction of a new extension to the front (west) of the existing school building on the site of the existing hockey field. The extension will be part single and part two storey and will be attached to the existing school via a single storey link. The additional accommodation will include a 2 class base special education needs unit, engineering room, textiles room, science laboratories, art/craft room, staff tuition rooms, staff office, sanitary accommodation, ancillary rooms, plant and stores. Minor works are proposed to the existing building to facilitate the new extension to include façade and layout changes in the vicinity of the link to the new extension. The works will include the provision of landscaped courtyard spaces adjoining the new extension, amendments to the existing road and landscape layouts to support the new extension, a new pedestrian site entrance adjacent the existing vehicular entrance, 6 no. additional carparking spaces and 30 no. covered bicycle parking spaces and all ancillary works	Details...
950m	21/08/2025	CONDITIONAL	Sligo University Hospital Campus , The Mall , Rathquarter Sligo	The installation of approximately 2,300 photovoltaic (PV) panels, each measuring 2,000mm x 1,000mm, resulting in a combined coverage area of approximately 4,600 m² across the roofs of existing buildings within the hospital campus, including the Protected Structure (Block A), the recently completed Specialist Mental Health Unit (SMHU) and the Northwest Hospice under construction. The site includes a 1940’s institutional building (identified as Block A in the application) of regional significance listed under the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (NIAH Reg. No. 32008001). The proposed development is located both at and within the curtilage of this Protected Structure.	Details...
1km	19/08/2025	CONDITIONAL	14 Rathedmond , Sligo , Co. Sligo	Permission for retention of existing single storey extension to side and rear of dwelling house comprising utility, WC, shed and store areas with all associated works at 14 Rathedmond Estate, Sligo.F91F9RV	Details...
1.4km	15/08/2025	N/A	Clarion Road , Ballytivnan , Sligo	I, Sinéad Grimes, on behalf of the Board of Management of St. Edwards National School, intend to apply to Sligo County Council for Planning Permission for development at site at Clarion Rd, Ballytivnan, Sligo, F91 DX64 in the townland of Ballytivnan. This development will consist of: 1. Construction of a single storey extension to the North side of the existing school building to contain a single classroom and 4 no. S.E.T. rooms. 2. Connection to existing services on site and all ancillary site works connected with the works mentioned above. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20.00, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions or may refuse to grant permission.	Details...
290m	07/08/2025	N/A	Pearse Road and Burton Street , Sligo , Co. Sligo	Planning Permission for 1. Retention of use of former car showroom as a supermarket. 2. Retention of illuminated sign. 3. Use of former service workshop and ancillary areas as a wholesale warehouse at Pearse Road and Burton Street, Sligo.	Details...
1.4km	01/08/2025	N/A	Cornageeha , Pearse Road , Sligo	The development will comprise amendments to the previously approved planning reference no. PL 24/60218 The proposed amendments include: a) Proposed amendments to the creche layout and elevations, including an additional staircase. b) Proposed removal of dormer peak to roofs of Type D; E & F houses, no’s 35 - 42; 46 - 53; 54 – 69 & 80 – 87. c) Proposed alterations to houses no’s 53 and 88 to now include a side entrance and associated changes. d) Proposed amendments to elevational treatment as shown on drawings.	Details...
1.7km	30/07/2025	CONDITIONAL	Pearse Road , Cornageeha Td. , Sligo	the construction of an ESB mv substation and adjacent switchroom and all associated site development works	Details...

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